COVID-19
Rules and restrictions for the regional and rural affected areas in NSW where stay at home rules are in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
As of 7 pm Wednesday 11 August, Stay At Home orders apply to people who live in or are temporarily staying in the Narromine Shire Council Local Government Area (LGA) or have been there on or after 5 August 2021.
STAY AT HOME ORDERS
What the stay at home orders mean
People must only leave home for essential reasons:
- locally (within your local government area (LGA) or, if outside of your LGA, within 5km of your home from 12:01am Monday 16 August). You may travel beyond this area if the goods or services are not reasonably available locally
- only one person per household may leave home to shop each day, and browsing in shops is not allowed
- seeking medical care (including COVID-19 testing or getting vaccinated), for an emergency or compassionate needs
- exercising outdoors with one other person within 5km of home or LGA
- essential work or education, where you cannot work or study from home.
When leaving home for essential reasons, anyone over 18 years of age must carry photo identification with evidence of their home address, such as a NSW Photo Card or Drivers Licence, and produce it to a police officer on request.
In addition:
- Face masks are compulsory in all indoor non-residential premises, public transport and certain outdoor settings
- Visitors to households is not permitted unless you need care (including personal care)
- If you are 18 years and over, get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Remember, it's vital for anyone showing any symptoms, or those who are a close or casual contact of someone who has tested positive to COVID-19, to get tested immediately, stay home and follow the health advice.
For more information visit Regional and rural restrictions | NSW Government
FOR BUSINESSES
Businesses that will not be able to open:
Financial support is available. Businesses and individuals can find out if you are eligible by visiting nsw.gov.au or calling Service NSW on 13 77 88.
Businesses that can remain open:
It is critical to have an up-to-date COVID-19 Safety Plan in place, ensure all customers, staff, delivery drivers and contractors check in and out using electronic check-in systems as required and follow COVID safe behaviours.
For more information for businesses visit Regional and rural restrictions | NSW Government
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
Below are links to downloadable resources prepared by the NSW Government. Translated resources are also available.
- Social tiles: No visitors at home during stay at home order; Wearing a mask
- Looking after your mental health
- Information for close contacts
- Information for casual contacts
- Posters and signage for business
TEST AND ISOLATE PAYMENT
The “test and isolate” payment of $320 is now available across the region. It is to encourage you to test early, and isolate if you have any COVID symptoms or any concerns. This payment will help take the pressure off if you don’t have access to any leave entitlements, or other support payments: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-test-and-isolate-support-payment
TESTING SITES
Narromine Showground
A drive through testing site is available at the Narromine Showground - Dappo Road, Narromine - open everyday 9.30 am through to 2.30pm.
The drive through site will be moving to the Narromine Hospital for one day ONLY on Thursday 16 September due to a scheduled race meeting
Testing is free and no appointment is required. You must isolate until you receive a negative test result.
For a full list of COVID-19 testing clinics, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/clinics
Trangie MPS
A drive through site will be established at Trangie MPS on Thursday 16 September 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Call 5881 9200 to book a testing time at Trangie MPS
For a full list of COVID-19 testing clinics, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/clinics
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?
Symptoms include:
- fever (37.5 degrees Celsius or higher)
- cough
- sore throat
- shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
- runny nose
- loss of taste
- loss of smell
Other reported symptoms include:
- fatigue
- acute blocked nosed (congestion)
- muscle pain
- joint pain
- headache
- diarrhoea
- nausea/vomiting
- loss of appetite
Unexplained chest pain and conjunctivitis (eye infection) have also been reported as symptoms of COVID-19.
In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia with severe acute respiratory distress.
For more information, please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
